WAIKATO: WAIKATO

Cobourne Garden Reserve - Port Waikato

star rating of 4.5
Toilets Available Walking Tracks
Cobourne Reserve - butterfly tree The Cobourne Reserve was gifted to the Port Waikato district by the Cobourne family and the gardens have been developed and maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers. Located on top of the hill, just past the general store on the way to Port Waikato, the gardens are a tribute to both the Cobourne family and the dedicated volunteers who now maintain the gardens. Well worth stopping to have a look.
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Bridal Veil Falls

star rating of 3.5
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Large Vehicle Access Quiet and Peaceful Walking Tracks
Entrance to the Bridal Veil Falls bush walk Bridal Veil Falls is located a short drive from Raglan. Accessed via a pleasant bush walk from the roadside carpark, it is one of the highest falls in the North Island. Overnight parking for up to 3 self-contained vans is allowed.
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Port Waikato Holiday Park

star rating of 3.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Pet Friendly Quiet and Peaceful Fishing Location
Pat and Deidre at the entrance to their holiday park Port Waikato Holiday Park is located in the small Port Waikato town, just a short walk from the Waikato River access to the beach, and just over 1 km to the Surf Club and ocean beach. A great location for enjoying a country-beach lifestyle, with excellent fishing, and is one of the few places in New Zealand where dinosaur fossils can be found.
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Raglan Kopua Holiday Park

star rating of 3.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Restaurant Fishing Location
Lounge The west coast town of Raglan is a very popular holiday spot for fishing and surfing. The Raglan Kopua Holiday Park is located on a small peninsula and provides a safe family environment for campers and motor caravanners.
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Port Waikato Beach Reserve

star rating of 3
Toilets Available Large Vehicle Access Quiet and Peaceful Fishing Location
4 wheel drive on the sand dunes Port Waikato Reserve is in a beautiful location where the Waikato River empties into the Tasman Sea. It offers a large grassed parking area along the water front, with clean public toilets. The fishing is usually good.
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Sunhill Fruit Centre

star rating of 2.5
Large Vehicle Access Grocery Shopping Excellent Vodafone mobile reception Good Spark mobile reception
Motorway entrance to Sunhill Fruit Centre Sunhill Fruit Centre is off the motorway heading south from Auckland. It's a good place to top up on fruit and vegetables.
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Mercer Riverside Parking

star rating of 2.5
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Toilets Available Good Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
Riverside parking There is a roadside parking area in Mercer, along the Waikato river, where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight for free.
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Te Uku Wind Farm Lookout

star rating of 2.5
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Large Vehicle Access
Wind mills on the hill The tiny Waikato community of Te Uku pioneered a joint venture between a local community trust and Meridian Energy to set up a wind farm for generating electricity on the hills overlooking the town. The wind farm dominates the landscape when driving towards Raglan, and a local church has offered their car park area as a viewing platform.
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Manu Bay Reserve

star rating of 2.5
Toilets Available Quiet and Peaceful Fishing Location
Surfer riding a wave Manu Bay is a beautiful beach location just a few minutes drive out from Raglan town. Offering plenty of parking, great surfing, in a stunning location, this is a choice place to visit.
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Waingaro Hot Springs Caravan Park

star rating of 2
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Dump Station Available Restaurant
Waingaro Hot Springs Holiday Park is located on the main road between Hamilton and Raglan, and offers a large thermal pool complex, including access to private pools if staying at the Holiday Park.
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